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Summer Transfer Rumours 2020 (DEADLINE DAY from pg.258)

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  • orpingtonRED
    orpingtonRED Posts: 3,474
    Sage said:
    Sage said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Sage said:
    Posted about Ellis Simms on Friday. Very good young striker and one I think could do really well. The way strikers like Taylor, Grant, Leko, and Bonne all improved under Bowyer bodes well.

    Would be happy if we sign Simms and one other senior striker.
    Have you ever seen Simms play?  Honest question. 
    Honestly yes I have.

    During lockdown I needed something to keep me going because it was doing my head in. So started finding bits and pieces on a range of football and academy football was one of them. I’ve looked into doing some scouting and have my level one in talent ID, but the higher professional qualifications are on the expensive side for me right now. I came across him during lockdown and then he appeared on the bench for Everton in the restart at the end of last season. I’ve since kept an eye on a few young players at different clubs and Simms is one of them, as is Robbie Gotts and Leif Davis at Leeds, he came off the bench for them against Man City on Saturday.

    Simms scores goals with both feet, likes to play off the shoulder, relatively strong for his age and leads the line quite well for a young lad. He can hold the ball up and link play. But with his scoring record, he really needs men’s football now if he is going to continue his development. I do think it would be a good move and a player I hope Gallen has on his radar. 
    So is he any better than Davidson?

    In my opinion, 100%.
    100% better than Davidson should be good then.
    Still think we will be playing most of this season with Washington and Aneke up front. 
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    edited October 2020
    SamE7 said:
    THERE ARE 10.5 DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE DOMESTIC WINDOW SHUTS (if anyone wasn't aware). How do some of you get through your day to day lives?!
    👍👍

  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,164
    This is a rumours thread, but the last few pages hasn’t included a single rumour! 

    PLEASE save the bed-wetting, over analysing and berating of LB, SG and salary cap until the 17th. 

    At that time we can debate if the squad is good enough for a promotion push.

    Rumours anyone? 
    Oh goody, does that mean we can have another thread?
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,164
    2121 said:
    Is there any rumours amongst all this talk?
    What! 
    Are you crazy? 
    We need another thread for that!
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,652
    What happened to that 17 year old Spurs striker we were linked to last off season?
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    What happened to that 17 year old Spurs striker we were linked to last off season?
    Turnt scummy
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,652
    What happened to that 17 year old Spurs striker we were linked to last off season?
    Turnt scummy
    Another one off the list.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,765
    What happened to that 17 year old Spurs striker we were linked to last off season?
    https://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/2020/august/millwall-confirm-troy-parrott-loan-signing/
  • Parrott is injured for 5 or 6 weeks

    Even though he didn't join us, we still managed to Charltonise him  :D
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  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,001
    I'm not actually overly concerned right now by a lack of specific names. For one thing I don't think anyone had any clue about Famewo signing which suggests some deals can happen quickly. Even Maddison was more idle speculation than strong rumour until about 24 hours before he signed.

    For another thing, based on Bowyer and Gallen both commenting on being offered more players post takeover it seems fairly prudent of them to play things fairly close to the chest and not tip their hand. Schwartz seems to have been a preferred target so there's probably some slight alterations to the plans now it has fallen through.

    It would indeed have been foolish to let Bonne go without a replacement lined up but I think Schwartz was meant to be that replacement - but I also think that Gallen and Bowyer are not so naive as to not have a plan B.

    If we get to 16:00 on Friday with no new signings then there will be definitely be alarms going and probably some renewed (and deserved) criticism. But we're not there yet and I still have faith that things are going on in the background.
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,315
    Which Friday? 
  • Leuth said:
    Which Friday? 
    Next Friday (16th)... Its also 5pm we need to worry about rather than 4pm @thenewbie :)
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,315
    Pretty sure if we've made no signings by this Friday there'll be uproar anyway
  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,258
    Redrobo said:
    If bowyer doesn't get us top six this season I reckon we should get somebody who can. We are not there yet, but we shouldn't be making excuses for him before the season has got going. I'm sure he didn't have to sell a £2m player. It is down to him to replace and not moan about it.

    Please read carefully, I am not saying sack him. But I am saying don't give him a free pass to fail.
    I'm not aware that he has been moaning about replacing Bonne.
    No but I'd be surprised if he doesnt bemoan the fact he couldnt get a replacement if thats what happens by next Friday
    I just hope he wasn't completely dependant on Schwartz. I don't doubt we'll sign two strikers, but hope they are not desperate signings for the sake of it. 
    Not Bowyers fault with the transfer embargo meaning little business could be done + the wage cap has further hindered almost any chance of getting a guaranteed 20 goal a season striker. Just makes selling Bonne senseless before bringing in replacements. We are left with Washington who has scored 54 goals in league & international football in 8 years. Major cock up IN MY OPINION, as I said at the weekend everyone will know that we're desperate. 
    Is there such a thing as a guaranteed 20 goal a season striker? Are you claiming Bonne would have got 20 goals this season if he stayed?

    It is a team game and there are so many factors that come into a play that it makes that claim nonsense.

    I believe that Bows and co know what they are doing, and certainly know better than anyone on this site.
    Sorry makes what claim nonsense ?
  • I just had to check I was on the transfer rumours thread after reading the last twenty or so pages.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    I just had to check I was on the transfer rumours thread after reading the last twenty or so pages.

    There wasn't any transfer news, so just like the take over thread in recent times, tangents happen, to fill the void.

    What you heard ?
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,765
    edited October 2020
    Bright Enobakhare just been released by AEK Athens after joining them from Wolves in the summer.

    He had a decent loan spell at Coventry a couple of seasons ago, winning their young player of the year award, as well as almost 50 appearances for Wolves in the Championship. Got bags of talent but rumoured to be a little bit of a troublemaker.
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,001
    Leuth said:
    Which Friday? 
    Next Friday (16th)... Its also 5pm we need to worry about rather than 4pm @thenewbie :)
    Closes at five yes but if we are still searching at four whoever we get (if anyone) is going to be a Josh Parker type make-do option instead of someone LB actually wanted.

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  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    Joe Gelhardt at Leeds, 18 year old striker, signed a 4 year contract this summer but not in current plans so perfect for a loan.
    Was at Wigan last year and played in a fair few Championship matches (albeit just a handful of minutes each week usually).
    Called up to England u19s this week. He has been involved with the younger age groups for the past 3/4 years, including captaining the u18s.

    Wigan fan I was talking to today believes he has what it takes to be a Premier League starter in a couple of years.
    They would love him back for the season.
    Apparently Leeds were ideally looking to send him out to a Championship club but haven’t had any takers yet.

    This Wigan fan believes a number of League One clubs have shown interest.
    No idea if we were one of those clubs but thought I’d post it anyway.
    There’s been a few good suggestions on this thread, such as this guy, and Everton’s Ellis. I’m pretty sure Gallen would be aware of every name that pops up on here, as they must pour over the squad lists, but does anyone on here ever email suggestions to him, just in case? 
  • Oh Eddie Youds...
    Oh Eddie Youds... Posts: 1,320
    edited October 2020
    Now we have money i'd consider offering Pompey £500k for Marquis. He doesnt fit well into their formation or always start for them but would work well as the lone striker in a front 3. Doughty, Marquis & Maddison up top would be promotion material imo.

    Unlikely he will be on less than £2k per week but as £2k is the overall team average I'm sure Bowyer & Gallen have budgeted for our star striker to be over this amount.

    28 yrs old. Proven at this level. Born in Lewisham....ticks alot of the boxes that make you think he would fit in here (despite his playoff experience at the valley!)
  • SamE7
    SamE7 Posts: 276
    JamesSeed said:
    Joe Gelhardt at Leeds, 18 year old striker, signed a 4 year contract this summer but not in current plans so perfect for a loan.
    Was at Wigan last year and played in a fair few Championship matches (albeit just a handful of minutes each week usually).
    Called up to England u19s this week. He has been involved with the younger age groups for the past 3/4 years, including captaining the u18s.

    Wigan fan I was talking to today believes he has what it takes to be a Premier League starter in a couple of years.
    They would love him back for the season.
    Apparently Leeds were ideally looking to send him out to a Championship club but haven’t had any takers yet.

    This Wigan fan believes a number of League One clubs have shown interest.
    No idea if we were one of those clubs but thought I’d post it anyway.
    There’s been a few good suggestions on this thread, such as this guy, and Everton’s Ellis. I’m pretty sure Gallen would be aware of every name that pops up on here, as they must pour over the squad lists, but does anyone on here ever email suggestions to him, just in case? 
    I wouldn't expect Steve Gallen to email me suggestions on how to do my job. This goes into Ackworth territory
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,899
    Marquis ain’t a bad shout actually 
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,035
    Marquis would be an excellent shout , can't see Pompey selling to a rival however. 
  • cafc_se7
    cafc_se7 Posts: 2,274
    DOUCHER said:
    Marquis ain’t a bad shout actually 
    Donkey! I’m sorry but he is a donkey! My Pompey supporting mates don’t rate him either!  
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited October 2020
    Now we have money i'd consider offering Pompey £500k for Marquis. He doesnt fit well into their formation or always start for them but would work well as the lone striker in a front 3. Doughty, Marquis & Maddison up top would be promotion material imo.

    Unlikely he will be on less than £2k per week but as £2k is the overall team average I'm sure Bowyer & Gallen have budgeted for our star striker to be over this amount.

    28 yrs old. Proven at this level. Born in Lewisham....ticks alot of the boxes that make you think he would fit in here (despite his playoff experience at the valley!)

    100%  the fact the main striker should be the top earner, Not so sure about  Marquis !
    At one club down the football pyrimid the star striker in his late 20's and with his own building company stayed part time and at level 8(step 4) because he was paid the same as the whole of the defence put together !

    This is quite common down in the part time world of football so I was informed by the brother of the owner.
  • ButtleJR
    ButtleJR Posts: 1,586
    edited October 2020
    With Maddison whipping the crosses in I think Marquis is a great option, not sure he'd want to join us though and imagine his wages are massive 
  • kentred2
    kentred2 Posts: 2,335
    Marquis lol
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,266
    Marquis is a cry baby, and he was pants against us, and he would cost too much. We need to sign players that are hungry and cheap, that fit into the way we want to play, not just a "name"